Dubai Airshow 2025: Most discussed cargo developments - Air Cargo Week

Dubai Airshow 2025 closes after five days of aerospace activity

Dubai Airshow 2025 closed today after five intense days of aerospace activity, drawing more than 1,500 exhibitors, hundreds of aircraft, and industry leaders from around the globe. While much of the spotlight went to fast jets and flying displays, the air cargo sector also made significant waves. From major freighter commitments to next-gen logistics technology, the cargo announcements at this year’s event offered a telling snapshot of the sector’s direction.

Key cargo developments

“READ: Dubai Airshow 2025 Day 4: Highlights and key announcements”

Tragedy on final day

However, the final day was marked by tragedy, as an Indian HAL Tejas LCA MK-1A fighter-jet crashed during a flying display. The incident occurred over the show airspace shortly before the closing ceremony. The pilot-in-command has been officially declared dead by the IAF. The IAF’s official social-media account confirmed the event: “Indian Air Force regrets to inform that a Tejas aircraft met with an accident during the flying display at Dubai Airshow. Further details will follow.”

Overall takeaway

Throughout the week, the cargo sector made a strong showing with new freighter orders, automation advancements, and bold visions for the future of logistics.

Авторское резюме

Ключевые направления: заказы на крупные фрахтовые суда, автоматизация и новые решения для логистики, без искажений сохранены факты и цитаты.

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